
E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Ralph Janke,
Sonne - und Regen - im Kinderland - Das zweite - Bändchen
1922
D. Gundert / Verlag / Stuttgart
A gentle tale follows young Hansi as he is taken from his fragrant Indian home to a bustling boarding house full of older boys. In his new world the rooms are bright but spare, and the other children’s rough jokes make him feel small and uneasy. Yet Hansi clings to his mother’s promise that he will grow strong, finding comfort in the memory of seashells that whisper the ocean’s lullaby.
The story blossoms as Hansi discovers a tiny corner of the courtyard where each boy tends a personal garden plot. He pours his heart into clearing weeds and planting seeds, yearning for one of his own to nurture. Through these simple tasks, the narrative captures the quiet courage of a child learning to belong, offering listeners a warm glimpse of innocence, hope, and the gentle power of imagination.
Language
de
Duration
~43 minutes (41K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-11-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1882–1968
Born in India and later at home in Basel, this German-Swiss writer turned a life shaped by mission work, education, and travel into fiction with a strong social conscience. Her story also brushes against literary history through a close friendship with Hermann Hesse.
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